Minoria

Minoria is the latest and most ambitious game from Bombservice, and a spiritual sequel to the Momodora series, from the same studio.

Fans of Momodora will find familiar aspects in the design and gameplay elements, as they master the ins-and-outs of parries, dodges, and a variety of different spells.
The presentation has evolved to an HD format, with aesthetics mixing 2D hand-painted backgrounds and cel-shaded characters.

The story takes place during the fourth Witch War. It is a time of fanatical religious fervor. The Sacred Office, a powerful organization leading an Inquisition against heresy, purges the sinners who threaten humanity. Those responsible for conducting a mysterious ceremony that contradicts the rules of the Church are labeled “witches.”

Set forth with Sisters Semilla and Fran, missionaries in the Church’s service, on their journey to thwart the witches’ ceremony and protect the common-folk from heresy that endangers the status quo.

* A powerful fantasy story inspired by the history of medieval Europe * A unique visual aesthetic combining hand-painted 2D art with cel-shading * Fluid controls encouraging careful engagement and patient play * Offensive combat enabling players to crush enemies with a mix of swordplay and spells * Defensive options including dodge-rolls and parries * A leveling system that helps players adjust their character to their desired difficulty

Hello there! I’m rdein, the creator and director of Minoria.
First of all, I’d like to share my excitement in announcing this project. This is a universe I care a lot for, from the setting to the characters, and it’s been a lot of fun to explore and develop its concepts during the process of game development.
For the first time in many years, I started a game project set in a new universe. It felt like a breath of fresh air for me. With that said, Minoria does contain some similarities with my previous projects (especially Momodora’s latest installment, Reverie Under the Moonlight).

I am proud of what we’ve been making for Minoria, and I hope you will enjoy the story and characters I’ve prepared this time around!

Howdy folks, Dan here from Dangen Entertainment. It’s been hard patiently waiting for the announcement of Minoria, knowing what an amazing game it’s going to be. It combines everything I love about the Momodora games with stronger emphasis on a solemn story. I love how Bombservice is approaching the visuals this time around too--it’s a unique take that looks beautiful and shows another evolutionary step in the team’s development experience, just as previous titles have.

This game is extraordinary. A must-play if you’ve got an appetite for action-platformers like I do.

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Steam Store Description

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by the creators of Momodora.

The story takes place during the fourth Witch War. It is a time of fanatical religious fervor. The Sacred Office, a powerful organization leading an Inquisition against heresy, purges the sinners who threaten humanity. Those responsible for conducting a mysterious ceremony that contradicts the rules of the Church are labeled “witches.” Now, Sisters Semilla and Fran, missionaries in the Church’s service, set out to thwart the witches’ ceremony and protect the common-folk from heresy that endangers the status quo.

Minoria is the latest and most ambitious game from Bombservice and a spiritual sequel to the Momodora series. Fans of Momodora will find familiar aspects in the design and gameplay elements, as they master the ins-and-outs of parries, dodges, and a variety of different spells. Now in HD format, with aesthetics mixing 2D hand-painted backgrounds and cel-shaded characters, Minoria continues Bombservice’s legacy on consoles.

・A powerful fantasy story inspired by the history of medieval Europe

・A unique visual aesthetic combining hand-painted 2D art with cel-shading

・Fluid controls encouraging careful engagement and patient play

・Combat enabling players to crush enemies with a mix of swordplay and spells

・Defensive options including dodge-rolls and parries

・A leveling system that helps players adjust to their desired difficulty

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Nintendo.com.au Description

インクと血の跡がにじむラメジィア通り。魔女は焼かれ、罪人は清められなければならない・・・。尼僧セミリアがミノリアの異端者を浄化する時、冒険の幕が上がる。モモドラのクリエイターがお届けする、アクション-プラットフォーマー。

第4次魔女戦争の幕開けとともに、この物語は始まります。それは狂信的とさえ言えるほどの信仰の時代・・・人類を脅威に陥れる罪びと粛清のため、異端者への異端尋問を執行する強大な組織、セイクリッドオフィス。そして、"魔女"の烙印を押され、教会の教えに背く奇怪な儀式を司る集団。 尼僧セミリアとフラン、そして教会の宣教師たちと手を取り、魔女の儀式を妨害し、未来を脅かす異端者から人々を守るために、今こそ旅立て...

ミノリアは、Bombserviceがお送りする最新でもっとも意欲的なタイトルであり、かつモモドラシリーズの精神的後継作のような作品です。モモドラをプレイされた方は、世界観や操作方法、パリィ、避け行動、そしてバラエティーに富む数々の魔法など、この2つのゲームに多くの共通点があることが分かるでしょう。ミノリアのビジュアルは、手書きによる2Dの背景とセルシェダーのキャラクターなどを美しく織り交ぜ、HD化して表現されており、Bombserviceがコンソールで表現したものがミノリアにも引き継がれています。

・中世ヨーロッパの歴史にインスパイアされたファンタジーワールド

・手描き2Dアートとセルシェーディングを組み合わせたユニークな造形美

・我慢強く慎重に、一瞬の隙をついて攻撃を繰り出せるスムーズなコントロール

・プレイヤーが剣と呪文の合わせ技で敵を倒すことができるアグレッシブなバトル

・回転避けやパリィなど、様々な防御方法

・キャラクターの難易度を自由に調整できるレベル設定機能

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Nintendo.co.jp Description